to many important inventions. One of them is the computer. About a decade back‚ a computer was seen as a wonder machine. A few years later‚ this wonderful machine came closer to us as the Personal Computer (PC) entered the household scene. The computer today plays a significant role in our everybody’s life. Computers are used practically everywhere. The use of computer in our country in the past two decades has taken a big jump. Today computers do much more than simply compute‚ super market scanners
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com/resources/the-history-of-computers-in-a-nutshell/ * Mid 1800’s - 1930’s: Early Mechanical computers * invented by Charles Babbage in mid 1800’s - called “babbage engines” * These early computers were never completed during Babbage’s lifetime‚ but their complete designs were preserved. Eventually‚ one was finished being built in 20021930s: Electro-Mechanical Computers * 1930’s: Electro-mechanical Computers * Electro-mechanical computers generally worked with relays
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A COMPUTER VIRUS A case study presented to Dr.Pedro D. Abanador In partial fulfilment of the requirements in the subject RES323- Research Methodologies Leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Presented by: Estimada‚ Ronald B. BSIT-3A2 February 4‚ 2014 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction A computer virus is a small software program that spreads from one computer to another
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The history of computer development is often referred to in reference to the different generations of computing devices. A generation refers to the state of improvement in the product development process. This term is also used in the different advancements of new computer technology. With each new generation‚ the circuitry has gotten smaller and more advanced than the previous generation before it. As a result of the miniaturization‚ speed‚ power‚ and computer memory has proportionally increased
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University Computer Crimes Technology in a Global Society CS300 Table of Contents…………………………………………………….2 Introduction…………………………………………………………..3 (Research Discoveries) Origins of Computer crimes………………………………………….4 Internet fraud…………………............................................................5 Internet Cyber Crime………………………..…………………….…6 Personal Crimes……………………..…………………..…..6.2 Financial Crimes…………………….…………………..…..6.3 Computer hackers…….....
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conduct governing an individual or group” ("Ethics definition"). Thus‚ Computer ethics are considered a “set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers” ("Computer ethics”). The term was first used in 1985 with a published essay‚ What is Computer Ethics‚ by James Moor. Moor was a professor of philosophy at Dartmouth College. Moor states that computer ethics is “the analysis of the nature and social impact of computer technology and the corresponding formulation and justification of policies
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Introduction to Computers What is a computer? An electronic device for storing and processing data‚ typically in binary form‚ according to instructions given to it in a variable program.. Many people believe that knowing how to use a computer‚ is one of the basic skills needed to succeed in the workplace. In order to use the computer it is necessary to understand how the computer works. Hardware | Computer hardware is made up of the equipment used to make up you computer unit. These parts
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I believe that computers in the future will not only get smaller and faster but the items they can process in a second would be astronomical to a computer of 10 years before it. If Gordon Moore’s Theory holds up My statement above will inevitably be correct. I believe that computers in the future will not only get smaller and faster but the items they can process in a second would be astronomical to a computer of 10 years before it. If Gordon Moore’s Theory holds up My statement above will inevitably
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Why Is A Computer So Powerful? (CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTERS) 1. Programmability This is the most important feature of any computer. Programmability can be simply defined as the ability of a functional unit to perform certain pre-defined operations or tasks automatically and independently under the control of running program‚ with minimum user intervention or assistance. 2. Speed of operation A computer is a very fast device. It can perform in a few seconds the amount of a work that a human
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In today’s modern world‚ computers are needed everyday. Around the world‚ children use computers from the time they are little. It’s true that children should have fun when they are young; however‚ in my opinion‚ a child who knows how to use the computer will be more successful in the future. My reasons for this view are personal‚ academic and professional. From a personal point of view‚ computers can help young people to learn more about the world. For example‚ some children use the Internet to
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